UFC in Houston

October 5, 2011 10:08 PM

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Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
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Oct. 8: Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, has the UFC lightweight belt put on after knocking out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Oct. 8: Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, has the UFC lightweight belt put on after knocking out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. ... more

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar walks away after knocking out Gray "The Bully" Maynard during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar walks away after knocking out Gray "The Bully" Maynard during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight ... more

A fan cheers after Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, knocked out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

A fan cheers after Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, knocked out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, walks away after the end of the second round as he fought Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, walks away after the end of the second round as he fought Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, is hit in the second round by Gray "The Bully" Maynard during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, is hit in the second round by Gray "The Bully" Maynard during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, right, knocks out Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the fourth round during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth round.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, left, fights Gray "The Bully" Maynard in the during the UFC 136 lightweight title bout at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Edgar knocked out Maynard in the fourth ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Jeremy Stephens fights Anthony Pettis before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jeremy Stephens fights Anthony Pettis before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Jeremy Stephens fights Anthony Pettis before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jeremy Stephens fights Anthony Pettis before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before ... more

Jorge Santiago, left, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, left, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Jorge Santiago, top, fights Demian Maia where Santiago won the match before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, ... more

Leonard Garcia, left, fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, left, fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Nam Phan, down, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, down, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Nam Phan, right, fights Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Leonard Garcia, right fights Nam Phan in a featherweight bout where Phan won in three rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Chael Sonnen, top, fights Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Chael Sonnen, top, fights Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Chael Sonnen, top, fights Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Chael Sonnen, top, fights Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Chael Sonnen throws down Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Chael Sonnen throws down Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota ... more

Chael Sonnen carries Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Chael Sonnen carries Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center ... more

Chael Sonnen, right, buts heads with Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at Toyota Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Houston.
Before tonight Edgar's MMA record was 13-1-1 and 8-1-1 in UFC. Maynards MMA record was 11-0-1 and 8-0-1 in UFC less

Chael Sonnen, right, buts heads with Brian Stann in a middleweight bout where Sonnen won in two rounds before the UFC 136 lightweight title bout with Gray "The Bully" Maynard and Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at ... more

Oct. 7: UFC fighter Forrest Griffin gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

Oct. 7: UFC fighter Forrest Griffin gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (left) gives instructions as he wrestles Michael Shields during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (left) gives instructions as he wrestles Michael Shields during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, ... more

Fans filter in to the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

Fans filter in to the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle

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UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

Annie Thorisdottir from Iceland and Frederik Aegidius from Denmark watch as competitors compete in the CrossFit challenge at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

Annie Thorisdottir from Iceland and Frederik Aegidius from Denmark watch as competitors compete in the CrossFit challenge at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in ... more

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (second from left) poses for a photo with Josh Altum, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (second from left) poses for a photo with Josh Altum, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, ... more

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (center) gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (center) gives instructions to students during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to Matt Vardeman (left) and Michael Shields (second from left) during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to Matt Vardeman (left) and Michael Shields (second from left) during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown ... more

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to Josh Altum, 14, (center) as he wrestles Brian Reynolds, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to Josh Altum, 14, (center) as he wrestles Brian Reynolds, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown ... more

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to students as he wrestles Ryan Fountain during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (right) gives instructions to students as he wrestles Ryan Fountain during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, ... more

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (center) gives instructions to students as he wrestles Josh Altum, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston. less

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin (center) gives instructions to students as he wrestles Josh Altum, 14, during a Training and Development Session at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, ... more

Chael Sonnen spars at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136.

Chael Sonnen spars at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136.

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Chael Sonnen spars at the center of the octagon during workouts for... Photo-1650667.31269 - Houston Chronicle

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Chael Sonnen flips Gary Maynard at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center. Both fighters will be competing Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136.

Chael Sonnen flips Gary Maynard at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center. Both fighters will be competing Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136.

Chael Sonnen does a handstand at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center Thursday October 6, 2011. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136. less

Chael Sonnen does a handstand at the center of the octagon during workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center Thursday October 6, 2011. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

Chael Sonnen does a handstand at the center of the octagon during... Photo-1650664.31269 - Houston Chronicle

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Chael Sonnen speaks with the media after workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center, Thursday, October 6, 2011. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in UFC 136. less

Chael Sonnen speaks with the media after workouts for UFC 136 at George R. Brown Center, Thursday, October 6, 2011. Chael Sonnen will match-up with Brian Stann Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Toyota Center in ... more